In the last edition of the three-part series, Walid Sowaidan shares his thoughts on efficient in-house legal budget management in a difficult economy. Having discussedexternal counsel and in-house counsel cooperation as well as thoughts on meeting...
In the second edition of the three-part series, Walid Sowaidan writes about why it is crucial for in-house lawyers to ‘walk the talk’. In the last article, we discussed thoughts on how external counsel could...
How can in-house and external counsel work together to transform the provision of legal services? In a challenging economy, legal cost is usually seen by businesses as a strong candidate for potential savings. With that in...
With construction continuing to be a growth industry, how can Employers effectively engage with suppliers and mitigate against poor performance or non-delivery? A number of iconic projects are to be completed in Dubai this year with...
Is mediation a better route for dispute resolution in the UAE? Bridget Butler highlights the advantages… The growth of the UAE as centre of trade and commerce has been accompanied by international investment and agreements. This in...
In last month’s edition, Kiran Scarr discussed the potential significance on trade for companies adopting a digital strategy. In the second part, the general counsel focuses on the implications of adopting technology on the construction industry....
In a two-part series, Kiran Scarr of DMCC talks about how technology can revolutionise UAE’s construction and infrastructure sector. In my role as general counsel of DMCC, the government authority for, and master developer of, the...
During a slowdown, what processes can in-house lawyers implement to effectively manage internal legal departments? Since the sharp decline in oil prices in mid-2014, the oil and gas industry has experienced a prolonged downturn and this...
Are confidentiality agreements worth the paper that they are written on? Over the course of a year, an in-house legal department is likely to review and comment on hundreds of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) which entails significant...
Rigid company standard positions for all contract terms may not be in a business’ best interests Having worked as an in-house lawyer for, and with, businesses in different sectors and of varying sizes, I’ve seen companies...
